Lee says no need for ‘excessive fear’ over AI job losses, urges labor input

President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that concerns over artificial intelligence replacing jobs should not be overstated, calling for a measured approach while acknowledging the need for policy responses. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions at the presidential office, Lee said there was “no need to have excessive fear” over AI-driven job displacement. Citing past cases such as the adoption of smart factories, Lee noted that productivity gains had ofte

By The Korea Herald